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Point of View
Figurative Language Definitions
STAAR Writing
Punctuation
RANDOM
100
This point of view is where the narrator is not in the story, but knows the thoughts and feelings of every character.
What is third person omniscient?
100
alliteration
What is repetition of the first consonant letter?
100
This type of writing aims to inform the reader/explain a given topic.
What is expository writing?
100
Parentheses

to enclose an author's insertion or comment.

100

What are two things you  might  possibly use as resources during the STAAR test? (you may have never used this before)

Dictionary and thesaurus
200
This point of view is when the narrator is in the story.
What is first person?
200
An exaggeration
What is Hyperbole?
200
This is found in the introduction paragraph of an essay and it helps to catch the reader's attention. It can consist of dialogue, a thought-provoking question or quote, a startling fact, an anecdote, etc.
What is a hook?
200
quotation marks 

before and after direct quotations, placed around exact words quoted.

200

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So is known as

FANBOYS
300
Hank was excited for a day off from school. All he could think about was how much fun he would have. Bill, however, was sad that he didn't get to go to school. The only thing that was on his mind is how many chores he would have to do.
What is third person omniscient?
300
Human traits and qualities are given to non-living things (emotions, gestures, speech, sensations, etc)
What is personification?
300
Although it is important to restate the thesis in this part of the essay, it is recommended that you reword/state it in a slightly different way.
What is the conclusions?
300
capitalize(d)

The first word of every sentence needs to be _______.

300
What is the first thing Ms.Wolfe recommends you do when you first begin the EOC on Tuesday/What should you look for first
Look at the Expository Prompt
400
First, take the DVD out of the box. Make sure it does not have any scratches on it. Place the DVD in the Blu-Ray player. Now, you are ready to watch the movie!
What is second person?
400
A word of phrase used to make a comparison between two people, things, animals, or places without using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
400
This is the MOST important sentence in entire essay; it helps to drive your essay and keeps the writer focused on what should be explained in the essay.
What is a thesis statement?
400
comma

to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a series.

400

What is something you should do to  both the text and questions in order to get more involved and understand what exactly is being asked/said

How can you "BECOME ONE WITH THE TEXT"

ANNOTATE
500
This point of view is when the narrator is not in the story and knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
What is third person limited?
500
A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two different things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
500
Words or phrases that can be used to signal shift to a new idea of part of your essay.
What are transition words/phrases?
500
Ellipsis (draw it)
(...) For a pause in a dialogue
500

Before you could possibly start writing the essay, you need to do this. (besides BRAINSTORMING)

"I" Chart -GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

PLAN